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NZ election 2026 live results: count on as National and Labour battle it out in knife-edge New Zealand poll

The Guardian World reports: In an election night that has come down to Chris vs Chris, it’s important to know the difference. Christopher Luxon, 56, the incumbent, leader of the National party and PM since 2023, is the former chief executive of the country’s national airline, Air New Zealand, and previously worked a slew of corporate jobs worldwide. He entered parliament in 2020, winning the Auckland electorate of Botany.

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WilluChill News DeskNew Zealand · Published Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM UTCUpdated Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:38 AM UTC

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